Robert Downey Jr. was the beating heart of Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for a long time, with his portrayal of Iron Man kicking off the series, but one four-minute scene defined his performance more than any other. Robert Downey Jr.'s performance as Tony Stark, also known as Iron Man, was fundamental to the success and growth of the MCU. He starred in the debut title, Iron Manin 2008, and it was his character whose eventual death closed the book on the Infinity Saga, while also saving the universe from Thanos' tyrannical rule. Stark was present at every important moment in…
Author: Ben Gibbons
Creature Commands It's already proven itself as an adult animated show, but episode 5 makes things much darker. Following the usual model of introducing a new main character in each episode, “The Iron Pot” follows Frankenstein's journey from his initial rejection by the Bride to his current adventures with Rick Flagg Sr. While it's a solid entry in the series, it's certainly not It's the best so far. This animated series follows a secret team of monstrous inmates recruited for dangerous missions deemed unsuitable for humans. United by secrecy and necessity, the Creature Commandos face extraordinary threats, serving as the…
Since then Avengers: Endgamethe Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) desperately needs a new team of Avengers, but there are many obstacles before a new team can be formed. In the initial phase of the MCU, the team of heroes were introduced one by one. Iron Man had his story told and, despite it being a challenge, he was hired by SHIELD as a consultant to help bring the Avengers Initiative to life. So when Captain America was found in the ice, he was restored to health and assigned a new mission as team leader. The rest joined in quick succession, or…
Supacell delivered a new superhero story that immediately grabbed attention with an exciting concept and spectacularly executed episodes in the first season. Netflix has tried several times to enter the superhero genre of TV shows. Although they initially enjoyed great success with Marvel's Reckless and a handful of related shows that didn't perform as well, Marvel finally got its IP back and left Netflix scrambling for a replacement. Once again, the streaming giant found success with The Umbrella Academyseries based on the comics by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá, but with that show already concluded, they are once again looking…
Right at the beginning, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has occasionally been criticized for its villains, but more than 15 years later, the franchise treats villains better than any other. The MCU broke new ground for comic book movies when it began in 2008. At that time, superhero movies and shows had already established themselves as a reasonably successful genre, but they rarely stood out in the broader cinema landscape, appealing to a restricted audience. audience that rarely became mainstream. However, when Iron Man was released, it changed the game for superhero movies. This effect was only worsened with the…
Supernatural was an incredibly popular CW show, but the spin-off, The Winchesters it only made it through one season before the show was unceremoniously canceled. Considering the remarkable success of Supernatural from 2005 to 2020, with 15 seasons of a show that only came to an end because the stars decided it was time to move on, it's hard to imagine that the property would struggle to find life after the original series. However, that is exactly what happened. An effort to develop the original show and introduce a prequel series was quickly put into production in order to try…
No TV show has ever made a will, they won't date like Home did between Gregory House and Lisa Cuddy. House stands out among medical procedural drama shows for a wide variety of reasons, but one of the most compelling and enduring aspects of the show has been the tension between House and Cuddy. Huddy, as some fans affectionately nicknamed the duo, has an electrical connection. However, due to their positions as a practicing doctor and head of the hospital, House and Cuddy avoid taking the relationship further. There's also the fact that the pair seem to have a certain…
Undead didn't hold back when it came to killing off strange characters in the series, and that was one of the series' selling points, but there were moments when it backfired and deaths that felt hollow and disappointing. Undead had a spectacular run of 11 seasons, with several spin-offs that appeared during and after the season. To this day, it remains one of the most beloved zombie apocalypse shows ever made, but that doesn't mean the show was perfect. From killing off characters who had so many episodes that promised development and a later arc, to simply killing off others…
Chris Evans played the pivotal role of Captain America in Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) but there is one moment in his long career as Captain that stands out from the rest. Steve Rogers became the first Avenger after waking up from decades frozen in ice. This mild-mannered hero began life initially as a feisty young man with more heart and fight than anyone else, but his body didn't match his fighting spirit. Thanks to a chemical compound that became known as the Super Soldier Serum, Steve had the opportunity to make his outside match his inside, with his body being…
Harrison Ford took on the role of Thaddeus Ross in Captain America: Brave New World and the cast and crew were amazed at the incredible dedication and physicality he brought to the role, despite being over 80 years old. As the Multiverse Saga comes to an end, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) continues to highlight new characters, like Red Hulk, in the lineup of superpowered characters. However, when William Hurt passed away in 2022, there was a struggle to find a new actor to take his place as General Ross at the pivotal moment when he would finally enter the…